Olivier Busquet Appreciation Thread - Page 6 - Poker News

this guy is such a douche in chat. The things he has told primo...are ridicolous. I feel like he is a douchebag. but yes his commentary and poker prowess are unmatched. as is his ability to insult people in chat, which seems like a far better indicator of ones true colors.

props for crushing husngs. too bad Ive seen the darkside.

I for one, am not a fanboy

Measuring someones character or "true colors" by their most tilted, angry, emotional moments doesn't make sense to me at all..... though I agree he was so out of line.

Real character should be based on how someone acts 95%+ of the time to family, friends, fans, and other regular interactions... not online poker chat

edit: and i have to say his thoughts, brain sequences, and ability to reform them into words is absolutely mesmerizing

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07-23-2011 , 07:19 PM

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Xaston

Pooh-Bah

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Saying you shouldn't measure someones characters by how they act when they are tilted and angry is like saying you should measure a poker players skill by how they do when faced with really easy decisions.

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07-23-2011 , 07:29 PM

#129

TheGreatModi

old hand

Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,507

He was one of the best poker announcers that I have heard so far. I hope I have a chance to enter his contest. It tells you what a grounded and stand up guy he is by not taking on students. Far to many unqualified poker coaches that charge way to much for their services.

Cheers Olivier

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07-23-2011 , 07:34 PM

#130

braminc

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Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,086

I've had several situations where I had serious chat wars with opponents and eventually met them in real life only to find that they were just the opposite of how they acted online. I'm definitely biased from that smallish sample of instances, however, I too have acted like a huge douche in chat before and don't think I'm a huge douche in reality :P

Have you never stooped below your moral standards during an online tilt rage session? I think it's way different online than live. If you tilt and go crazy live I believe it says more about your true character.

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07-23-2011 , 07:46 PM

#131

msufan

adept

Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 735

Want to chime in to say that Busquet's commentary was by far the best I've ever heard. I too hope ESPN offers him more opportunities.

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07-23-2011 , 08:06 PM

#132

Sentenzza

grinder

Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 490

Thanks Olivier!

I felt like I was watching a free coaching video and a great one.
I couldn't see most of it though, is there anyway to find those videos on the web?

keep it up!

Oh btw I'm glad we share the same first name, hopefully you're increasing popularity will make people here in the US finally pronounce "Olivier" correctly.

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07-24-2011 , 05:36 AM

#133

Andres_A

old hand

Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,480

Where can i see these videos with livbs commentary ? Please dont tell me they were live only :s

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08-01-2011 , 10:21 PM

#134

Disorienter

grinder

Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 596

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Originally Posted by Andres_A

Where can i see these videos with livbs commentary ? Please dont tell me they were live only :s

It was live yes, but you can find the episodes online. If you can't, PM me and I'll help you out.

I too really hope that Livb gets invited more, he's an earthy guy with good explaining abilities.

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08-01-2011 , 11:16 PM

#135

dk3434

newbie

Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 29

Instant favorite.

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08-02-2011 , 05:20 AM

#136

masp797

enthusiast

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Originally Posted by SwedishModel

It was live yes, but you can find the episodes online. If you can't, PM me and I'll help you out.

I too really hope that Livb gets invited more, he's an earthy guy with good explaining abilities.

hey man, I'd like to see the links to those too. I tried to PM you but don't have skype?

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08-04-2011 , 01:34 AM

#137

tmle09

centurion

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does anyone know what episodes he was on?

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08-05-2011 , 10:10 PM

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kittykatt

centurion

Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 143

For those who 'appreciate' Olivier, he's talking on QuadJack's radio with James Bord and Maria Mayrinck atm, he really is one of the great minds of poker, and James is very impressive too. http://www.quadjacks.com/radio/

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08-05-2011 , 10:18 PM

#139

molinn9

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,632

its very interesting listening.

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08-05-2011 , 11:21 PM

#140

Ted_Thompson

grinder

Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 576

O.B., Stop Educating Everyone!

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08-09-2011 , 06:59 PM

#141

dhcg86

banned

Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 12,410

for all you guys who jock LivB's nuts....

http://www.husng.com/content/intervi...ivb112-busquet

(free with registration)

husng has an interview recently done.

Shout-outs include Bjoeni,Pistons, and Isildur

enjoy gents, and make sure to thank Ry for giving us the "pleasure" of his presence

(regardless, LivB is well spoken and its an interesting listen)

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08-09-2011 , 07:07 PM

#142

Turb0Licious

aka Turb0

Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 5,054

I thought this was Liv Boeree, I am no longer interested.

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08-09-2011 , 07:18 PM

#143

AphexDeuce

delicious bread apples

Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,708

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Originally Posted by Turb0Licious

I thought this was Liv Boeree, I am no longer interested.

It's not! ffs can't even click now, ty for saving me some disappointment at least!
As for you OP

Spoiler:

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08-09-2011 , 07:31 PM

#144

u cnat spel

old hand

Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,964

Solid interview, Olivier thinks FTP still has value as a compnay, 150 mil is relatively small for a poker room and that FTP will probably reach a deal.